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Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils: Preview, Predictions and Picks for November 21, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 25, 2024 1:20 AM
The Carolina Hurricanes, riding a three-game winning streak, head to the Prudential Center to face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, November 21st at 7:00 PM. The Hurricanes look to extend their winning ways against a Devils team that's tough to beat at home, holding a 4-3-2 record in Newark.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils

Current Odds

CAR
NJ
Over
6.0
-110
Under
5.5
+112
CAR
+1.5
-250
NJ
-1.5
+205
CAR
ML
+110
NJ
ML
-118

Hurricanes vs Devils statistics

Stat Hurricanes Devils
Goals For per Game 4.00 3.43
Goals Against per Game 2.33 2.67
Shots per Game 34.2 30.0
Shots Against per Game 25.0 27.6
Power Play Goals 14 18
Power Play Goals Against 9 9
Short Handed Goals 1 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 140 196
Power Play Percentage 23.3 28.6
Penalty Kill Percentage 85.7 84.5

New Jersey Devils recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/16/24 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 4-0
11/14/24 @ Florida Panthers W 6-2
11/12/24 @ Florida Panthers W 4-1
11/10/24 vs San Jose Sharks L 1-0
11/9/24 @ New York Islanders W 4-3 OT

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/20/24 @ Philadelphia Flyers W 4-1
11/17/24 vs St. Louis Blues W 4-1
11/16/24 vs Ottawa Senators W 4-0
11/13/24 @ Utah Hockey Club L 4-1
11/11/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights W 5-2

New Jersey Devils injuries

  • Brett Pesce (D): Day-To-Day
  • Timo Meier (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Nathan Bastian (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Curtis Lazar (C): Injured Reserve
  • Luke Hughes (D): Day-To-Day

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Frederik Andersen (G): Out
  • Seth Jarvis (C): Injured Reserve
  • Pyotr Kochetkov (G): Day-To-Day
  • Riley Stillman (D): Injured Reserve
  • Brendan Lemieux (LW): Day-To-Day

Hurricanes vs Devils game info

Type Info
Venue Prudential Center
Location Newark, NJ
Puck drop Thu 7:00 PM

Hurricanes vs Devils predictions

When the Carolina Hurricanes hit the ice against the New Jersey Devils, all eyes are likely to be on Martin Necas. He's been a powerhouse this season, with his dynamic playmaking and scoring ability lighting up the scoreboard. Having already notched 11 goals and 19 assists, Necas shows no signs of slowing down. The Hurricanes will count on his offensive skills to maintain their momentum during this three-game winning streak. Given his current form, it would not be surprising if he continues to be a critical factor in Carolina's quest to dominate the Metropolitan Division.

Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have some aces of their own. Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt have been instrumental in the team's success so far. Hischier, with 10 goals, has consistently found the back of the net, while Bratt leads with 24 points, thanks to his knack for both scoring and setting up plays. If the Devils aim to derail the Hurricanes’ stride, these two will need to bring their A-game. Their performance at Prudential Center could very well dictate the tempo of the game, potentially giving the Devils the edge they need to secure a win against a formidable opponent.

Considering the upward trajectory of both teams in the league standings and their past performances, this match-up is poised to be a thriller. While the Carolina Hurricanes come in with a slightly better record and the momentum of a winning streak, the Devils enjoy the home advantage and have shown that they can hold their own against tough competitors. Could this tilt the odds in their favor? It's a tough call, but with the crowd behind them and key players in form, the New Jersey Devils might just have what it takes to snatch a victory from the visiting Hurricanes. Let the game decide!

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